What is Extreme Lift?

Extreme Lift by NIKA is a non-volatile bleaching powder that does not scatter into the air during mixing, for lightening of up to 9 levels, with a compact, creamy mix that suits freehand techniques and foils. Hydrolyzed Keratin is part of the formula, and the 500 g pack mixes at 1:2 with Activators at 10, 20, 30 or 40 vol for even, controlled lift from highlights to full lightening. For professional use.

Specifications

Who Extreme Lift is for

• Colourists who need strong, even lift of up to 9 levels
• Freehand techniques and foil applications
• Highlights and full lightening services
• Salons that prefer a non-volatile powder for a clean mix at the station

For a fragrance-free powder in two lift levels, or a Code Zero powder, see the comparison below.

Key ingredients

• Potassium Persulfate and Ammonium Persulfate: the persulfate lightening agents that deliver lift of up to 9 levels
• Sodium Silicate: supports controlled, even lightening
• Hydrolyzed Keratin: a conditioning ingredient for the hair
• Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum (guar gum) and Xanthan Gum: give the mix its creamy, easy-to-spread texture

Results

Uniform, controlled lightening of up to 9 levels, with a creamy, homogeneous mix that glides on in freehand work and in foils. The non-volatile powder measures and mixes cleanly at the station and leaves a lightened base ready for toning and post-bleaching care.

How to use Extreme Lift

1. In a non-metallic bowl, mix the powder at 1:2 with Activators at 10, 20, 30 or 40 vol until creamy and homogeneous.
2. Apply immediately after mixing, dividing the hair into thin sections.
3. Leave on for 20 to 45 minutes, checking the lightening level during the process. Never exceed 45 minutes.
4. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, then follow with a post-bleaching shampoo and a mask for lightened hair.

For professionals

• Service: bleaching service: highlights and full lightening, freehand or in foils.
• Amount per service: 35 g of powder (about 14 services per 500 g).
• Processing time: 20-45 minutes, never more than 45, with the lightening level checked during the process.
• Developer: Activators at 10, 20, 30 or 40 vol, 1:2.
• Formats: 500 g.
• After the service: Nika Frozen Blonde Shampoo 250 for the toning wash and Nika Frozen Blonde Deep Conditioner 250 for lengths and ends.

Extreme Lift compared

• vs Blondeness: NIKA bleaching powder in two versions, Up to 7 for controlled lightening and Up to 9 for lift to platinum, non-volatile and fragrance-free. Extreme Lift suits services that call for a single powder with lift of up to 9 levels; Blondeness suits those who want to choose between Up to 7 and Up to 9, or a fragrance-free powder.
• vs Level Out: Code Zero bleaching powder for lift of up to 9 levels, mixed 1:1.5 to 1:2 with a 10 to 40 vol developer such as Oxidizer, with 45 minutes at room temperature for up to 5-6 levels or 90 minutes at 37-39°C for up to 8-9 levels. Extreme Lift suits NIKA services with Activators in 20 to 45 minutes; Level Out suits Code Zero services with Oxidizer.

Safety

• Allergy alert test 48 hours before each application.
• Wear disposable gloves and mix in a well-ventilated room.
• Use a non-metallic bowl and never exceed 45 minutes of processing.
• Avoid contact with the eyes; if it happens, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

FAQ

How many levels can Extreme Lift lift?

Up to 9 levels, depending on the developer volume and the processing time.

What is Extreme Lift mixed with?

At 1:2 (1 part powder, 2 parts developer) with Activators at 10, 20, 30 or 40 vol, in a non-metallic bowl, until creamy and homogeneous.

Can Extreme Lift be used freehand and in foils?

Yes, it suits both techniques, as well as highlights and full lightening.

How long is the processing time?

20 to 45 minutes, checking the lightening level during the process. Never more than 45 minutes.

How much powder is needed per service?

35 g, which gives about 14 services per 500 g.